Friday, October 29, 2010

Linda and I enjoyed an excellent brunch last weekend at Limon. While Linda ordered several of the ceviches, I felt a bit left out because most of them had bivalves (I'm allergic) or calamari (I don't like).

But my veggie omelet with sweet potato fries did not disappoint. It was truly terrific. Plus, Linda had a Groupon, which enabled us to get a whole lot of food for not a lot of money. Highly recommended.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Call me crazy, but the main thing I wanted to do in Korea during my incredibly limited free time was to tour the DMZ. This "no-man's-land," 160 miles long and about 2.5 miles wide, cuts the Korean peninsula roughly in half. It's also the most heavily militarized border in the world. I couldn't help but be reminded of pre-1989 Berlin.

A South Korean checkpoint.

Entering the Joint Security Area (JSA) or Panmunjom.

The Bridge of No Return where POWs were exchanged.

A view into the North from the South.

A South Korean MP stands guard in a JSA conference room. An Army PFC leads our tour.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

When I arrived in Seoul about 4 p.m., I immediately connected with a large contingent of Jean's friends and family who are finishing up a visit with her. She took us out for a old-fashined noodle dinner. I was too hungry to take any photos before we ate. Let's just say I ate some pork. And I am still alive :)

Jean

Trina, Jean's NYC friend who now lives in SF.

Jean's niece, Kira.

The photo fails to reflect the sheer insanity the street - Times Square on steroids.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

One of the acts I was most interested in seeing last weekend was James McMurtry. He's an incredible songwriter and his live performance did not disappoint. He's the son of novelist Larry McMurtry and his storytelling ability proves it.

One act that was an unexpected delight was Nathaniel Rateliff. I don't know how best to characterize his music, but I suggest you check him out. It's definitely unique.

About Me

I love my adopted city of San Francisco. I've lived here since 1998. When I'm not working, I love going out to hear live music, staying home to read a book (or three!) running, making dinner for friends and yoga. Guilty pleasures: America's Next Top Model, a ballpark hotdog with sauerkraut and drinking wine in my pajamas.